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Our History

Reaching for the impossible.

Accor is the story of two friends, Paul Dubrule and Gérard Pélisson, who opened their first Novotel in 1967 at a time when no one in France yet believed in this new hotel business model. Through their creativity and boldness, they pushed the boundaries of what is possible ever further. Today their dream of hospitality has become Accor. A wind of conquest still blows over our Group which brings together over 4,800 addresses in 100 countries. Proud heirs of the co-founders' vision, everyday our 280,000 talented people continue to invent the hospitality of tomorrow and bring to life their passion for the guest.

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Our 50th anniversary: “#WelcomeHeroes”

November 19, 2017 was an important date for Accor– it was our 50th anniversary! To celebrate, we opened the doors of our hotels to our everyday heroes, bonded with our local communities, and ushered in a new era for the service industry.

Our 40-year book

In 2007, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of our Group, and unveiled in a dedicaded book, the story of how we had reached for the impossible. Discover or re-discover the highlights of our history from 1967 to 2007.